Local help in Chicago, IL

Verified places to seek help in Chicago — housing, food, healthcare, childcare, utility bills, legal aid, and more. We list how to reach each organization; they decide who they can serve.

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  • Public Benefits

    Tier E

    [Skip to main content](https://chicagohomeless.org/our-work/public-benefits/#ajax-content-wrap) Hit enter to search or ESC to close [Close Search](https://chicagohomeless.org/our-work/public-benefits/#) # Public Benefits Equitable access t…

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  • SNAP & TANF Employment & Training Initiative - Chicago Jobs Council

    Tier E

    [0](https://www.cjc.net/cart) # SNAP & TANF Employment & Training Initiative #### Chicago Jobs Council (CJC), in partnership with the Illinois Department of Human Services, is providing training to Employment & Training providers of Supple…

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  • Public Benefits and Services | Florida DCF

    Tier E

    [Skip to main content](https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/public-assistance#main-content) | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | --- | --- | | | × | | search | | ##### Menu [Services](https://www.myflfamilies.com/services) [Substance Abu…

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  • BenefitsCal. Together, we benefit.

    Tier E

    Main content. 06/29/2026 #### Changes to the CalFresh Work and Community Engagement Requirements On June 1, 2026 the federal government’s rules on CalFresh work and community engagement rules have changed in California. Find out if you may…

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  • Application Assistance

    Tier E

    top of page Skip to Main Content ![Benefits in Action_6.9.2025_3954.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a689c3_3f7f6f6709994eedab93981284b04482~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1104,h_362,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a689c3_3f7f…

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  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

    Tier E

    top of page Skip to Main Content ## Nuevas reglas de SNAP podrían resultar en la perdida de tus beneficios. Llama a nuestra línea telefonica FSN para recibir ayuda: 855-435-7693. Updated: March, 2026 ## Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Pr…

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  • Food Assistance/SNAP - Job and Family

    Tier E

    ### Delaware County **Job and Family Services** # **Food Assistance/SNAP** Family Services [Resources](https://jfs.co.delaware.oh.us/family/) [Food Assistance/SNAP](https://jfs.co.delaware.oh.us/foodassistance/) [Cash Assistance (Ohio Work…

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  • Public Benefits Outreach & Enrollment

    Tier E

    # Public Benefits Outreach & Enrollment Discover the full range of free assistance Legal Aid Chicago provides to help individuals and families access essential Department of Human Services (DHS) benefits. This flyer highlights support avai…

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  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

    Tier E

    Top of Page [Skip to Content](https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/health-and-wellness/medical-food-benefits/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program#main) Main # Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Supplemental Nutritio…

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